Virgil Hawkins (Prime Earth)

As a result of the 2011 initiative, the New 52, the entire line of DC characters was relaunched, incorporating properties belonging to the company's imprints: Wildstorm, Milestone, and Vertigo. As such, elements of this character's history have been altered in some way from the previous incarnation's. For a complete list of all versions of this character, see our disambig.

Origin

Universe

Place of Birth

Creators

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History

Born and raised in Dakota City, Virgil was a bright student, though his mouth often got him into trouble. He was the subject of much bullying at school, especially from Biz Money B. One of his friends, Larry Wade, suggested he could end the torment on the Big Bang, a scheduled meet of all major gangs. It went wrong when all present were exposed to a mysterious toxin that granted everyone super powers.

At one point, his sister Sharon was kidnapped by Darkstar. He eventually found her again, but also discovered she had been cloned. Both Sharons were taken into the family. However, the hurts proved too deep. They relocated to New York City, where he enrolled in a public high school and got an internship at S.T.A.R. Labs.

Hardware set him up with a new costume and a new secret hideout at Wright Tools, and he continued his hero game. But he found the people of New York completely different from Dakota City, and in his first weeks as a super-hero, he had to be careful to avoid lawsuits from bystanders. Though he mostly went after small fries, the Slate Gang picked up on him after stopping "Sunspot", a thief who stole a suit from right under Virgil's nose at S.T.A.R.[1]

Abilities

Weaknesses

Vulnerability to Bang Babies: For unknown reasons, Static can be affected by electricity-wielding metahumans whose powers are derived from Quantum Juice. Hence, Static was knocked unconscious by Alkalie's electrostatic bolts even though Virgil is normally immune to the effects of high voltage electricity.[2]

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Tracking Devices: Static carries several tracking devices, hexagonal radio transmitters that he can use for long-term surveillance. One side of each device is coated with a strong adhesive, enabling it to remain securely attached to whatever or whomever Static plants it. The tracking devices emit a distinct radio signal that can only be detected by the receiver in Static's uniform.[2]

Transportation

Weapons

Fighting Staff: Static's main weapon is his fighting staff, which consists of four, hinged metal sections. This weapon quickly unfolds and locks into place with a flick of the wrist. The fighting staff is quite effective in close quarters combat.[3]

Collapsible Axe: This modern twist on the classic battleaxe is distinguished by its hexagonal-shaped head. The axe's handle can be folded into the head so Static can easily conceal it in his costume.[3]

Notes

Flashbacks throughout the series indicate Static's origin and history prior to moving to New York City is similar to the original version of the character. Both the Milestone-era adventures with Dusk and Icon, as well as the Dark Side Club event that launched him into the main DC Universe, have happened.